11-17-19: MINIMUM LOT AREA, UNSEWERED LOTS:
Lot sizes where public sewer is not available shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth below:
   A.   Single-Family Dwelling:
      1.   Except as herein provided, the minimum single-family lot size is ten (10) acres. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)
      2.   The minimum lot size of ten (10) acres shall not apply to smaller separate parcels of record in separate ownership existing prior to January 1, 1984, provided that they comply with minimum standards for the district in which they are located or chapter 15 of this title and that it can be demonstrated by means satisfactory to the City that the smaller parcels will not result in groundwater, soil or other contamination which may endanger the public health. (Ord. 979, 5-15-2017)
   B.   Prohibited Structures:
      1.   Dwelling unit structures other than single-family detached units are prohibited.
      2.   Religious facilities, schools and other nongovernment institutional uses. (Ord. 867, sec. 34, 5-17-2010)
   C.   Commercial And Industrial Buildings And Uses: Subject to the other provisions of this title, commercial and industrial uses, as allowed within the respective zoning districts, may be allowed on unsewered lots that are not within the current Municipal urban service area (MUSA) defined by the Comprehensive Plan or on unsewered lots within the current MUSA where public sanitary sewer is not available to the property to allow connection as determined by the City Engineer by interim use permit, provided that:
      1.   Except as herein provided, the minimum lot size for each principal use is ten (10) acres. The minimum lot size shall not apply to smaller separate parcels of record in separate ownership lawfully existing prior to November 7, 1977, provided the conditions of the conditional use permit are met.
      2.   An interim use permit shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated by means satisfactory to the City that the use:
         a.   Will not result in groundwater, soil or other contamination which may endanger the public health.
         b.   Will not increase future City utility service demands and expense.
         c.   Will not jeopardize public safety and general welfare.
      3.   The interim use permit shall terminate upon the property being included in the MUSA and where public sanitary sewer is available to the property to allow connection as determined by the City Engineer in addition to the provisions of section 11-5-7 of this title. (Ord. 897, 12-3-2012)